Unlocking Student Engagement: Insights from Discovery Education

About this episode

Jeff Bradbury discusses student engagement in education with Nicole Santora from Discovery Education.

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems shaping the future of education—Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and Educational Technology Trends. Nicole Santora from Discovery Education joins the conversation to discuss student engagement in the classroom. She explores why educators lack a shared definition of engagement and the challenges teachers face in creating engaging lessons. The discussion includes insights from administrators, the role of emotional engagement, and the need for professional development. Nicole emphasizes building strong relationships with students and highlights how instructional coaches support teachers. The conversation closes with a look at future directions in education and ongoing efforts to improve student engagement. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, " Impact Standards ." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning: Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Bradbury

Guest: Nicole Santora

Topics covered

• student engagement
• instructional coaching
• educational technology
• professional development
• emotional engagement

Keywords

• student engagement
• instructional coaching
• educational technology
• professional learning
• emotional engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Discovery Education

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